# VAOS Getting Started

Welcome and let's get started with **Verifone Android products** running a **Verifone Android OS (VAOS)**.

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### <i class="fa-play">:play:</i> Watch the Overview

Get a quick overview of the Verifone Android architecture in this short 7 minute video. You will learn about the Android platform features and architecture.

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### Android Studio

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th></th><th width="228.56640625"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p>Set up your development IDE, Android Studio, and ADB platform tools.</p><p></p></td><td><img src="/files/t2A3m50TVFv1c09rFSVz" alt=""></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Device Developer Mode

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th></th><th width="228.56640625"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p>Activate the developer mode on the device, and ensure an ADB connection can be established.</p><p><br></p></td><td><img src="/files/gqyWgglKbdXTC3Z4YEkN" alt=""></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Connect the Device

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th valign="top"></th><th width="228.56640625"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top">Read guides, watch tutorials, and learn more about working with the developer platform and integrating it with your own stack.</td><td><img src="/files/cu3LDeWwWoCiodH6zuc6" alt=""></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Sideload Apps

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th valign="top"></th><th width="228.56640625"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><p>Sideload applications, and configuration.</p><p></p></td><td><img src="/files/wyvOUyaAYF6b63eayMig" alt=""></td></tr></tbody></table>

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[VAOS - Release Notes](https://docs.verifone.com/vaos-release-notes/)
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